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By Kirk Bell of MSN Autos
It's inevitable, really. Give a 20-something guy a few million dollars and the first thing he's going to do is head to the dealership and buy an exotic car. Or two. Or three. Most of the phenomenally gifted athletes who realize their lifelong dream and make it to the National Football League do just that. Some purchase Ferraris or Lamborghinis, while others embrace the hip-hop lifestyle, choosing big SUVs or full-size American cars jacked up to accommodate the largest wheels possible.
Click through and guess which NFL stars are all about expressing their personalities with these exotic cars.
The Chicago Bears' smirky quarterback makes as many headlines for battling coaches and teammates as he does for his passing exploits. He's also known in the entertainment industry for his relationship with "The Hills" (watch clips) reality TV star Kristin Cavallari. The couple recently had a baby boy, and word has it that fatherhood has prompted this NFL starr to trade in his white Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG (see photos).
The Baltimore Ravens' second-year cornerback put some of his $3.9 million signing bonus into a black Land Rover Range Rover (see photos) that he promptly outfitted with a tasteful set of matching black wheels. The Range Rover combines the utmost in SUV luxury with the off-road ability of a billy goat, but this NFL star will likely just use it to unwind after chasing opposing receivers all over the field.
At 5 feet 8 inches and just 212 pounds, this Baltimore Ravens running back is undersized for the NFL, but he's tough as nails and agile as a cat. His ride isn't so much about agility as style. His white Mercedes-Benz CLS (see photos) features sleek looks, thanks to a coupelike roof line and the added touch of 22-inch aftermarket wheels.
If this Arizona Cardinal isn't the best receiver in the NFL, he would be if he had the right quarterback. On the flipside, one thing he can control is what he drives. Among his stable of fine automobiles is a bright red BMW 7-Series (see photos) with custom wheels. Other rides include a Land Rover Range Rover and a pair of Mercedes-Benzes: an SL and an S.
While many NFL stars prefer big SUVs with big wheels, this former Denver Broncos and Washington Redskins running back has tastes that run more to the exotic. While he was playing for the Skins, the NFL star cruised around in a Maserati GranTurismo (see photos) shod with 22-inch Forgiato-brand wheels, wheels that big wouldn't look right on most cars, but they fit fine under this sleek Italian coupe.
If it isn't flashy, it isn't this NFL player. The wide receiver, rampant Tweeter and reality TV star has been spotted in several cars, including a pair of Challengers, one orange and one black with "01" painted on the doors, a la the General Lee (see photos) from the 1970s' "Dukes of Hazzard" TV series. The former NFL superstar (his nickname?) has also been spotted in at least two Lamborghinis and even a flat-black smart fortwo.
Some guys have all the luck. Devastatingly handsome, this New England Patriots quarterback is not only married to supermodel Gisele Bundchen, but he also tools around in an a red Audi R8 (see photos). Apparently, the three-time Super Bowl champion has an affinity for Audi, as he was involved in a 2010 accident in a borrowed S8. Don't worry, Brady is still perfect. It was the other guy's fault.
The Detroit Lions may be owned by the Ford family, but this hulking defensive tackle lent his name to another Detroit automaker, Chrysler. In a TV spot (watch clips), the NFL star drives a Chrysler 300 (see photos) back to his hometown of Portland, Ore. The DT made other car news when he lost control of his 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle late last year.
If you're going to date Kim Kardashian, you're going to have to show some style. A metallic gray Ferrari 430 (see photos) provided just that for this Miami Dolphins running back. Kardashian apparently approved — she was photographed behind the wheel (see photos). But she has since moved on, and so has the Ferrari, which reportedly went up for sale on eBay in late 2011.
Over a 12-year career with five teams, this newly retired running back (his last team?) rushed for 10,549 yards, putting him in the elite 10,000-yard club. He parlayed that success into millions of dollars, and the exotic cars followed. A bright yellow Lamborghini Murcielago (see photos) is perhaps the most flamboyant car among a fleet that also includes the likes of Ferrari, Bentley, Aston Martin and Rolls-Royce.
This middle linebacker is the heart of the San Francisco 49ers ferocious defense, but off the field his style is pure James Bond, although with an extra touch of bling. He drives a car from 007's favorite brand, Aston Martin (see Bond with the luxury car): a DB9 (see photos) with custom wheels. The five-time Pro Bowler also has a 750i, a Shelby Mustang and a Mercedes-Benz CL63.
This former Oakland Raiders quarterback will go down as one of the biggest NFL busts of all time. He lasted only three years before washing out due to poor numbers and an even worse work ethic. At least he was able to spend about $200,000 of his $32 million in guaranteed money on a silver Bentley Continental Flying Spur (see photos) with 22-inch chrome wheels.
This retired running back sliced through defenses for 11,695 yards over a 13-year career with the Jacksonville Jaguars and New England Patriots, putting him 15th on the all-time rushing list. It is alleged that his agent, William "Tank" Blank, stole millions of dollars from him (get details), but this NFL star still made enough money to buy a jade green Mercedes-Benz CL (see photos) and outfit it with 22-inch wheels painted to match.
This San Francisco 49ers tight end is too big to be covered by safeties and too fast for linebackers. His pair of Cadillac Escalades (see photos) are just a bit too big, as well. Both are white, both have custom wheels and grilles, and one is the EXT with a truck bed. This Pro Bowl tight end also has a customized Dodge Challenger (see photos) painted in Niner red with white stripes.
For more information on the vehicles in this slideshow, click the links below:
-Mercedes-Benz G55
-Land Rover Range Rover
-Mercedes-Benz CLS
-BMW 7-Series
-Maserati GranTurismo
-Dodge Challenger
-Audi R8
-Chrysler 300
-Ferrari F430
-Lamborghini Murcielago
-Aston Martin DB9
-Ford Crown Victoria
-Bentley Continental Flying Spur
-Mercedes-Benz CL
-Cadillac Escalade
Kirk Bell has served as the associate publisher for Consumer Guide Automotive and editor of Scale Auto Enthusiast magazine. A Midwest native, Bell brings 18 years of automotive journalism experience to MSN,and currently contributes to JDPower.com and Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com.
